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Becoming the boss of my dreams!

Natalia gained valuable work experience as a Foundation Apprentice in the Skills Development Scotland Communications and Marketing team last year and has now moved on to study Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Thursdays became my favourite days!

Melissa was a Foundation Apprentice at Skills Development Scotland is now studying a law degree. Melissa explains how the apprenticeship experience helped her become less shy and more comfortable in unfamiliar environments.

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The best decision I could have made

Hibba highlights how a Foundation Apprenticeship was the best decision for her education, allowing her to work in a professional environment and connect with people from different walks of life.

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Apprenticeships help Emma Rankin engineer her future

Engineer, Emma Rankin has discovered the benefits of apprenticeships, after taking one at school opened doors to another in her dream job working towards a degree qualification.

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Robert challenges stereotypes in childcare

Robert’s experience highlights that career support starts in school - but it doesn’t end there.

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McTaggart apprentices smash barriers while building homes

With 80 per cent of their apprentices supported to overcome barriers to employment a social housing provider is building bright futures for those who need a helping hand – and harnessing young talent.

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Record numbers of apprentices building brighter futures at BAE Systems

BAE Systems is revitalising its Clydeside workforce with a record number of apprenticeship programmes as it moves towards creating a ‘digital shipyard’.

Milo makes winning investment with Foundation Apprenticeship

Outgoing Milo Mitchell used the experience gained on a Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship to get a head start in his career at a top investment firm after leaving school.

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BBC’s Goudham broadcasts benefits of Graduate Apprenticeships

Software Engineer Goudham Suresh went into a Graduate Apprenticeship straight from school after a Foundation Apprenticeship with Scottish Enterprise got him in the door.

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GE Aerospace apprentices are engineering bright futures

Apprenticeships are in the DNA at GE Aerospace Caledonian, an apprentice employer since 1980, where the class of 2023 are soaring to new heights.